Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

Responsibilities

The International Recruitment Officer serves as the primary administrative lead supporting the Faculty’s plan for internationalization, which includes the recruitment of international students in the professional and research-based graduate and undergraduate programs ensuring that highly qualified international students are recruited to our programs. For international student recruitment, this role serves as a key liaison between the Faculty, FHS Schools and Programs, the Registrar’s Office, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Western International and other campus partners.



The Recruitment Officer understands the Faculty’s programmatic offerings and works closely with the FHS Marketing and Communications Team and the Graduate Affairs Team to support student recruitment, transitions and success. This role will foster ongoing international and domestic relationships with targeted schools, universities, agencies and other relevant constituencies and will participate in the development and implementation of strategies for the recruitment of international students (including marketing of the Faculty’s programs) with a focus on increasing the diversity of international applicants and students at Western. The role will respond to inquiries from students and other stakeholders regarding the Faculty’s programs and service offerings, the application process, and other related matters.

Qualifications

Education:

- Undergraduate University Degree from an accredited, recognized university

Experience:

- 4 years’ experience in an international recruitment, marketing, or communications role, in an academic institution
- Experience working with a culturally diverse client base preferred
- Experience providing support for international students preferred
- Experience in a post-secondary environment would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, internal and external clients
- Strong interpersonal skills that build positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, and external contacts
- Compelling and persuasive communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University




- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Customer service skills to understand student needs and expectations, with a desire to deliver helpful and reliable service to the University community
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Conveys approachability, poise, and understanding of the student perspective
- Ability to reflect the mission and vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite and the ability to learn current software
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Fluency in a second language would be an asset (e.g. Arabic, Mandarin)
- Some travel required (e.g. approximately 2 international trips a year, and then 2-4 interprovincial trips a year)

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 International Recruitment Officer (Canada)
🏢 Western University
📍 Canada